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The Editorial Cartoons of Michael Sloan and Jake Halpern

The heartbreaking yet hopeful saga of two families who fled civil war in Syria for a better life in the United States became “Welcome to the New World,” a graphic narrative that won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning by writer Jake Halpern and illustrator Michael Sloan.

9/11 Gallery Sponsored by Comcast

ABC News Changing Exhibits: “Inside Today’s FBI”

This update to the Newseum’s popular FBI exhibit explores how the FBI fights crime in the age of global terrorism and cybercrime, with news stories ripped from today’s headlines and dozens of new artifacts.

The Bancroft Family Ethics Center

In the Ethics Center, interactive kiosks allow you to tackle real-life reporting dilemmas and see how journalists and other visitors responded. Or, you can challenge your friends to a fast-paced game on media ethics.

Berlin Wall Gallery

Bloomberg Internet, TV and Radio Gallery

As technologies improved, the speed of news increased. First there was radio, carrying the sound of news simultaneously to thousands of listeners over long distances. Television and the Internet added impact.

CONUS 1 Satellite Truck

Cox First Amendment Gallery

On Dec. 15, 1791, the first 45 words of the Bill of Rights established the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. For the first time in history, a constitution guaranteed its people five fundamental freedoms.

“First Dogs”

“First Dogs: American Presidents and Their Pets” showcases images and stories about some of the top dogs who have resided at the nation’s most prestigious address, including the newest addition: Sunny, President Barack Obama’s energetic new running mate for Bo.

Greenspun Family Terrace

This terrace offers a panoramic view of one of the most famous streets in the United States. The exhibit rail tells the rich history of the events that played a role in shaping Pennsylvania Avenue, the site of presidential parades and funeral processions, joyful celebrations and raucous demonstrations.

Journalists Memorial

Journalists throughout the world face peril every day. Hundreds have died covering wars or other dangerous assignments, and many others have been targeted for murder in retaliation for their reporting.

Pulitzer Prize Photographs Gallery

Pulliam Family History of Liberty Gallery

On display in “1776 — Breaking News: Independence” is one of only 19 known copies of the first newspaper to publish the Declaration of Independence. This rare printing shows the declaration as Americans first saw it — as front-page news.

Today’s Front Pages Gallery

Nearly 1,000 newspapers transmit their front pages electronically to the Newseum every day. Up to 80 are enlarged and printed for display in this gallery — among them one from every state and the District of Columbia — as well as a sampling of international newspapers.